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Appendix I
ZCast Design Guide - 18
5.3.3 Combination Method
The combination method is slightly more process oriented
and is not represented in the context of this document. Users
familiar with the conventional sand casting process that
incorporates the use of a pattern will find this technique to be
desirable using ZCast. The primary advantage of the
Combination method is that a significant number of
components can be manufactured using this technique. A
tutorial can be provided upon request to your Z Corp.
account representative.
5.4 Printing Your Model
Setting up your build using ZCast is the same as using other
Z Corp. powders. Use the ZPrint
TM
software to optimize
placement of your parts to be printed. Be mindful that round
objects are stronger printed in the X-Y plane. Use the ‘Make
Fixture’ option (under the Edit menu) to support overhanging
features. ZCast powder is denser than the zp10, zp100 and
zp200 series products and therefore requires no tamping.
5.5 Conclusion
In summary, whichever method you choose to implement,
the basic steps remain the same when using ZCast powder
as shown in Figure 5a.
Figure 5: Steps involved in
using ZCast powder